tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post9124776648843430815..comments2024-03-28T11:16:30.313+02:00Comments on Thoughts from Botswana by Lauri Kubuitsile: Vanessa Gebbie: On Dreams and Goals and Work and TalentLaurihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11112458658109887868noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-58911915193600406352012-04-27T02:41:16.637+02:002012-04-27T02:41:16.637+02:00I am really delighted to read this interview and t...I am really delighted to read this interview and to hear of your success with your book, Vanessa. You give great advice. I am sure that many people will enjoy your book. All the best!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-29479303548349033452012-04-18T20:40:59.462+02:002012-04-18T20:40:59.462+02:00Thanks Rachel - good luck with the tee-shirt trick...Thanks Rachel - good luck with the tee-shirt trick!Vanessa Gebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09088301040602803489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-21165134554591786312012-04-17T11:58:00.177+02:002012-04-17T11:58:00.177+02:00Oh brill - I'm going to cover the screen, too ...Oh brill - I'm going to cover the screen, too - usually I get dry eyes just staring and staring at the thing. <br /><br />I think the sleepy state is great for poetry, for me, but less so for fiction. Mornings are my fiction time. But ideas, yes, are definitely freer in that dreamy state.<br /><br />Thoroughly enjoying all your interviews, Vanessa - and thank you, Lauri.Rachel Fentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10046917627054462214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-82774984794843488362012-04-16T20:55:43.463+02:002012-04-16T20:55:43.463+02:00Thanks Shauna - glad to have passed on a tip - war...Thanks Shauna - glad to have passed on a tip - warning , you feel an absolute Charlie - but that feeling goes, and it works!Vanessa Gebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09088301040602803489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-6853598814114659522012-04-16T20:38:49.633+02:002012-04-16T20:38:49.633+02:00Lovely interview. I really enjoyed how the connect...Lovely interview. I really enjoyed how the connection between dreams, dreaming and writing was explored. I type fast too and use those 'half-sleep' moments but haven't tried covering the screen....good tip, Vanessa! Thanks to you both. Shaunashaunaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663581840988709608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-31898159182702207542012-04-16T10:12:16.313+02:002012-04-16T10:12:16.313+02:00Kiru- thanks for stopping by! I agree with both of...Kiru- thanks for stopping by! I agree with both of you as well, to be a successful published writers it's often a bit surprising how many hats you must be able to wear and wear well.Laurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11112458658109887868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-16235941339309815542012-04-16T10:04:46.315+02:002012-04-16T10:04:46.315+02:00Thanks Kiru - this is all such a good journey!Thanks Kiru - this is all such a good journey!Vanessa Gebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09088301040602803489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-24638198616818497402012-04-16T09:46:32.384+02:002012-04-16T09:46:32.384+02:00Hi Vanessa,
It's great to meet you. Your book...Hi Vanessa,<br /><br />It's great to meet you. Your book looks good.<br /><br />I agree that writing can be taught and that talent is important and not just writing talent.<br /><br />Best wishes with your book and thanks, Lauri for sharing this.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />KiruKiru Tayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285263322486836620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052453698252224336.post-54706369636152377222012-04-16T09:15:41.006+02:002012-04-16T09:15:41.006+02:00Hey, Lauri - that s most lovely review of the book...Hey, Lauri - that s most lovely review of the book - thanks you SO much!! Lovely to be visiting.Vanessa Gebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09088301040602803489noreply@blogger.com